Trading Information & 2 way conversation
True or False
It is aways a good idea to try and make friends with someone who likes the same things as you
True
What two things could happen when you try to join a group?
The group accepts you to join them OR the group does not accept you
What is a good cover story for beginning a phone call?
I am just calling to see how you are doing
I am just calling as we haven't talked in awhile....
You are breaking this rule when you don't share the conversation
Conversation Hog
What do you need to do to trade information?
Ask questions and answer questions to find common interests
If you try to join 10 different conversations, on average how many times out of 10 are you likely to be told "no"
5/10 = 50%
True or False
Only start a video call if the person gave you their number and permission.
True
You are breaking this rule when you are asking the same question to the person during a conversation
Being repetitive
What is the goal of a conversation?
To find common interests
What is an appropriate way to accept “no”?
Say “Ok” and walk away
Say “Can I join you next recess if there’s enough room?”
Say “Ok, maybe next time” and walk away
True of False
If someone doesn’t respond when we message them 2 times in a row we should call them again
False
You need to wait!
You are breaking this rule when you are asking the other person many different questions without sharing anything about yourself
Interviewer
True of False
When FIRST getting to know someone, it is important to be funny and silly
False
It is important to be serious!
What is an inappropriate way to accept “no”?
Yell and scream because you’re mad
Say “WHY?!?”
Whine and tell them it isn’t fair
Beg them to let you play
Ask them again every single day after that
True or False
When you're calling a friend on the telephone, it is important to tell them your first and last name and where you go to school
False!
Have a cover story for calling
You are breaking this rule when you start talking when the other person is talking to another peer
Interrupting!
What does trading information mean?
Sharing about yourself and listening to your friend share about themselves
What are the steps for joining a group?
Watch the group nearby and understand what they are doing and what the rules are to participate. Join by helping them play their game. Wait for a break in the activity and say something that show you know the game
What is a good cover story for ending the phone call?
Well I have to get going....
You are breaking this rule when you ask the other person how much money they have
Don't get too personal!